Training & Outreach Specialist

Western Electricity Coordinating Council; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 69,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Electricity Coordinating Council in Salt Lake City seeks a Training and Outreach Specialist to develop and deliver stakeholder training and outreach events, elevating knowledge of reliability and security risks to the bulk power system.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree and at least three years in training/outreach, plus experience in instructional design and presenting to diverse audiences; travel is 5–15%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, training, communications, or related field.
• Minimum of three years’ experience in training and outreach.
• Experience designing and delivering corporate training and outreach events.
• Knowledge of instructional design theory, learning principles, and training assessments.
• Ability to present complex information to diverse audiences.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Understanding cybersecurity principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop centralized training and outreach coordination and management for WECC.
• Deliver external training and outreach activities, recruit attendees, schedule, content development, and tracking.
• Collaborate on training content with subject matter experts.
• Coordinate and facilitate external training events.
• Evaluate effectiveness using metrics and identify improvements.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Training program development

Public speaking

Presentation skills

Project management

Microsoft Office

Instructional design

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, training, communications, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

Be a Part of Something that Matters

At WECC, we enhance the lives of 90 million people by identifying and mitigating risks to the bulk power system in the West. To deliver on our mission of a highly reliable and secure bulk power system in the Western Interconnection, we are seeking a Training and Outreach Specialist to help us further our mission and Long-term Strategy.

The Training and Outreach Specialist is an integral member of the Strategic Engagement team and instrumental in developing and delivering WECC’s stakeholder training and outreach events, which aim to increase stakeholder awareness of current and emerging risks to the reliability and security of the bulk power system in the West. The Training and Outreach Specialist collaborates with and guides WECC subject matter experts to fulfill our delegation agreement requirement of elevating the skills and knowledge of Western Interconnection stakeholders.

Time spent traveling is expected to be a minimum of 5%-15% for this role, though business needs may require additional travel on occasion.

You will—

• Help develop centralized and risk-based training and outreach coordination and management for WECC.
• Assist with conceptualizing and delivering external training and outreach activities, including recruiting attendees, scheduling, collaborating on content development, and tracking participation.
• Collaborate with subject matter updates on training and presentation development to meet outreach objectives.
• Assist with the coordination and facilitation of external training events (e.g., Grid Fundamentals, Reliability and Security Workshop, Reliability & Security Oversight Update).
• Evaluate the effectiveness of WECC’s training and outreach activities, by periodically reviewing key metrics and assessing programs to identify potential enhancements.
• Partner with the Training and Outreach Specialist counterpart in the development of presentations and coaching of presenters and SMEs.
• Provide support for ad hoc training and outreach events.
• Respond to stakeholder inquiries in a timely and professional manner.

Requirements

You will enjoy this role if you—

• Have a bachelor’s degree in education, training, communications, or related field.
• Have a minimum of three years’ experience in training and outreach, or a related field.
• Have experience designing and delivering corporate training and outreach events.
• Possess knowledge of instructional design theory, learning principles, and training assessments.
• Understand proven training methods, tools, and techniques for adult education.
• Can present complex information to a variety of audiences.
• Can adapt to changing environments and work collaboratively.
• Can work autonomously and as a team member.
• Have strong interpersonal and mediation skills, including the ability to negotiate issues to an agreeable conclusion.
• Have excellent organizational skills with an ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Are proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Have excellent presentation, written, and spoken communication skills.
• Possess strong computer literacy and proficiency using PCs, including a working knowledge of common applications such as those in the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understand and adhere to sound principles of cybersecurity, including protecting sensitive information, using secure passwords, and following organizational cybersecurity protocols.

Our Core Values

• Our people and our work matter.
• Everyone is invited to be a leader.
• Independence, perspective, and partnership are how we add value.
• Intellectual curiosity, empowerment, and accountability fuel meaningful results.
• Continuous improvement and innovation are essential.
• We act with intention and focused urgency in everything we do.

Benefits and Compensation

The base salary range for this full-time position is $69,400–$81,600 + discretionary pay + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and mid-point for the position across all locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter will share more details during the hiring process.

WECC offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, health reimbursement and flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan, and generous paid personal time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We foster an organizational culture that values the visible and invisible qualities that make individuals who they are. When individuals bring their whole selves to work, without apprehension, we, as WECC, will meet our mission now and in the future.

WECC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.